The Mighty Voyage

Pennsylvania Boy just called and told me some great news: he's booked himself a ticket to head over to Ethiopia and Rwanda come March. We've both always had some sort of fascination with Rwanda, and although I'm painfully jealous, I'm also super-excited for him and his trip.

Talking to him also got me re-excited about all of my upcoming treks to new lands. My trip to Senegal is coming up in just a few weeks. The break will be at a good time - shortly after exams and two weeks into the new semester. I recently got an email from L-Boogie, my best friend from high school who has been living in Mali for the past few months and is on her way to Senegal as we speak. She sounds happier than ever, and I'm so excited that we're going to be meeting up in Dakar, of all places, after all this time.

Meanwhile, I just checked out ticket prices for my trip to southeast Asia this summer: tickets are down to as low as 670 euros! I'm freaking out, as this is almost half of what I had been mentally preparing myself to pay. I can't believe these prices, and I can't wait until my travel buddy (Kdogg) finally calls me back so that we can finalize dates. Everything will seem so much more real once I have dates/times down in my planner and can start the mental countdown.

Oh, and just another little thing to make me happy: I asked Pennsylvania Boy if he needs someone to take care of his pup, and he said he's all mine if I want him. Of course I do! Who can resist this face?

I've been feeling a bit low for the last 48 hours: not enough sleep, poor diet, and a few stress-related issues have sort of thrown me off-balance. It's nice to have some things to look forward to while I work my way outta this funk.